Lydia Richmond's POV“But we need some other things. How do we get such a substance?” Kayla asked carefully. I only smiled when I heard this question.“You don't need to worry about that. I will find a means to get the contaminant by myself!” I told her plainly. I had my plans laid out already and Jojo would be the link.He was the only one who could get me this contaminant. All he had to do was to pay a visit to his uncle. ________I wanted to go to the party before but I didn't do this. I never wanted to be an object of suspicion. I sent a personalized message to Jojo about the contaminant and I went to check out how the men were doing. I wasn't expecting Jojo to see me but he actually did. Jojo wasn't going to talk to me in public so I made sure that the guards took some steps away from us. We could speak freely now.“May I ask what you need a contaminant for?” Jojo asked sharply.“No, you are not permitted to ask!” I replied. I meant this and I hoped he would not go further here
Lydia Richmond's POVI had a lot of emotions all over now. I was hurt about what Kayla said last. She made me sound like a mean and heartless person. Definitely, I would be challenging her for this. “What do you mean? If you knew it would work against the maids, why didn't you tell me in the first place? Why did you propose that I do it?” I shouted at her angrily. This was so annoying. If she had told me earlier, I would have stopped the mission. I could dislike Beatrice but I wouldn't kill her. Also, I will do nothing that will endanger the lives of the maids. They were innocent souls.“I thought your mind was made. I didn't want to be a stumbling block!” Kayla defended herself. She sounded so dumb right now and this made me more angry. I raised my hand but I couldn't bring myself to slap her. It wasn't her fault but mine. I should have never took action based on what she told me. Now, she had taught me lessons that I would remember for ages. I put down my hand. If I did this, I w
Lydia Richmond's POVThis had never happened in my life. No man had ever held hands with me since I got back to the mansion with my triplets. It's always been Alpha Quinn in my life and no other man stood a chance. I never knew why Jojo would try to hold my hands knowing fully well that I belonged to his Alpha. But I didn't react. I wanted to see how this would play out. It was too weird but I managed. “The whole Pack has been thrown into turmoil because of us…” Jojo told me slowly. “The substance I added in their food wasn't meant to kill anyone but it did. Lady Sumach, the Luna of one of our notable Packs died due to this issue! It wasn't from the substance she ate but because the heart attack. She thought she would die and she actually did!”I was shocked beyond words. I had finally suceeded in getting myself into trouble. Jojo held my hands tighter and I lacked the energy to remove my hands. My heart was beating harder. I knew what it meant for a Luna to be dead. The blame would
Lydia Richmond’s POVIf I had known that a decision of mine would cost my life, I would have never tried it out. This was supposed to be a harmless and quick action but now, it had turned out into something more. I still had a lot of things to talk about and solely because of this, I had to be strong. If I acted weird, Lauren would catch onto the fact that I was the one who caused the incident.“The last time I heard about Stone Sumach, he was the Alpha’s son. What happened and why is he the Alpha now? Did he attempt to revolt against his father?” I asked plainly. I was actually expecting a negative reply here.“Yes!” Lauren replied. “Stone is a ruthless fella. I heard he was in charge of his pack’s army and with this authority, he revolted against his father. He had most of the soldiers by his side and those who dared to go against him, he killed all of them!”“Shit!” I exclaimed. “What did the community of Alphas’ do to him? I am sure they wouldn’t have left him to do something like
Lydia Richmond’s POV“It’s deeper than I thought!” I exclaimed. “All in all, I think we should prepare for diplomacy cases.”“That is a must. The guards from Alpha Stone’s pack have come to pick up her body. The next thing we should expect is their envoy. I have a feeling that this won’t go well…” Lauren said slowly. I had to shun him here.“Be optimistic!” I exclaimed.“It’s reality, milady. You might not know this but I came to serve in this pack. Originally, I am not from this pack. I was a victim of war and if not for my skills, I would be dead by now. Whatever I say, it is from personal experience!” Lauren told me shortly. I let this sink into my heart.“Are you not scared? If a war breaks out and our pack is overcome, all of us could be dead. You could die too. Ain’t you afraid of that?” I asked. I was really afraid on my own. I had caused this catastrophe but this would go farther than expected. If a war breaks out, families would be scattered, people would die, and there would
Quinn’s POVI had mixed feelings when I heard about the chaos that happened to Beatrice and her guests. The moment I heard that Stone’s mate died, my fear was confirmed. I knew how things worked and I didn’t need to be told that this would be a huge problem.I told Smith to check out the scene and while I waited, I told a guard to call Lydia. She seemed to have a problem solving talent and I needed her by my side as soon as possible.Smith was the first one to come. He met me pacing around in my office. As he entered, I took my seat and listened to what he had to say.“How are things going? Is the situation under control?” I asked him anxiously. I had a lot of things to do but I needed this report so I could make headway.“Things don't look good at all. I am sorry I took some time but the news has traveled far. Alpha Stone’s guards have taken the dead body of his mate back to their pack. I think there might be hostility from their side after. It might be time to involve some of your f
Lydia Richmond's POVI had to go with Alpha Quinn to the place where we were going to have the meeting with the envoys from Stone's Pack. I knew this would be quite hard but I had to forget that I caused this. The solution had to be made paramount. If I could wipe my memory, I would have done this. But since I couldn't, I had to live with this.I could see the envoys from Stone's Pack. They were seated comfortably in the hall and I took my position with Alpha Quinn taking his as well. I sat on the seat meant for the Luna. I should never be the one doing this but since Beatrice was unavailable, I had to take up the spot. Everyone knows that it was rightly mine. Alpha Quinn's soft heart still made him have Beatrice as his Luna. “You killed our Luna and that is the reason we are here!” I heard one of the men say. He seemed to be their leader. “My name is Sebastian and I am the leader of this envoy. We have come to demand one thing. It would be nice to remind you that this is not a barg
Lydia Richmond's POVSebastian and his crew left the place as quickly as possible. I walked back to Alpha Quinn and hugged him. It wasn't easy but I managed to pull this off. “You did really well!” Alpha Quinn said slowly. “You have proved a point and I know that Sebastian would let his Alpha know that we aren't behind this. It's a heart attack!” I hugged Alpha Quinn closer but then, I was quite afraid about this. I thought Alpha Quinn should talk about the poisoning of the food. He never made mention of this and it made me quite surprised. I didn't want to raise the topic first.“I know…” I replied carefully. “The fight is not over but then, we have done very well. I hope it works? Considering Stone's temperament, I have to confess that I am scared. He isn't the normal man who would forgive people like that!”“Just hope!” Alpha Quinn told me. “It's all going to be fine. Forget the person we are dealing with and be optimistic. Remember that being a pessimist would only hurt you!” “
Lydia Richmond’s POVFrom the facial expressions on the soldiers’ faces, I knew I had triggered them to take a bold step. They exchanged glances and I knew what they needed. They seemed to trust me now and I had more to say to solidify these trust.“I believe you can still come together to build this pack. Leave the traitor and cleave to your Alpha. If you do this, I promise that things will be better!” I told them. I teared up now and this triggered the soldiers more.“Don’t believe her! If you believe her, it will be at your own peril…” Beatrice tried to convince the men. “She would do nothing good after you help her. Your generals would be arrested and executed for treason while the partial treatment for common soldiers would continue. It won’t stop and you should even get prepared to face more if you accept it here. It won’t be the same if you continue with this mission. Let’s take Alpha Quinn down and the whole pack would be at peace!”“Says a woman who is sleeping with multiple
Lydia Richmond’s POV“If we don’t come back safely, do not come looking for us!” I told Roman carefully.“No!” Wilbert shouted. “That is impossible, my lady. I will make sure that you live and while I do this, I will do it with everything I have in me. If we are imprisoned, we need to be saved. Think about this again!”I nodded.“I think you have a point!” I told Wilbert carefully. Now, I turned to Roman to give him my order. “Our mission is to take down Beatrice, Gabby, and Kayla. Beatrice and Gabby are the ringleaders and if they die, their followers won’t be able to survive for too long!”“But you mentioned three names. Why is Kayla involved if she isn’t one of the ringleaders?” Roman asked carefully.“I have a grudge to settle with her. I watched her put a sword through…” I was saying before Wilbert touched my shoulder.“Let’s leave that for another day. The lives of our men in the mansion are ticking. We need to go now!” Wilbert told me. I nodded and started to live now. At the d
Lydia Richmond’s POVI was still sitting where I was before when Wilbert ran inside. He was the lead general of the red lions and I sent him to do some tasks for me before. He had a hurtful expression and I could tell that all was not well.“There is fire on the mountain, my lady,” Wilbert told me carefully. “One of our spies has confirmed that Gabby and his people have put the triplet’s abode under close surveillance. Since Chris and his men have gone, they are literally in trouble. The mission would have started by now!”I stood up.“I will accept everything but Chris and my triplets won’t die when I can use my life in exchange for theirs!” I told Wilbert confidently. “I believe that the needed elite squad is ready?”“Sure, it is. It is a voluntary squad and all we need is their willingness to contribute to this,” Wilbert said carefully. He sounded quite convinced. “I have pulled this off already and we will do it according to what you have in mind. Do me a favour and tell me you ha
Chris’s POV“All I have to do is to get the triplets out, huh?” I asked carefully. This was a rhetorical question. “I will take some men with me and I will have them kidnapped. You should have no reason to worry because I will do what I have to do in a diligent manner.”Lady Lydia looked at me and smiled. She seemed to be comfortable with giving me this mission. Looking at her deeply, she was worried but she was trying her best not to look like what she was going through. I appreciated her perseverance as this couldn’t be pulled off by anyone. She was a very special person to be able to do something like this.“If you check the map…” Lydia replied indefinitely. “I know you would be able to find your way around. All I want you to know is the fact that the triplets are always together. The moment you find one of them, the others are not far away. They will stick together no matter what happens!”I sighed.“I know very well that the triplets would be under close watch by Lady Beatrice’s
Lydia Richmond's POV “What!” Chris shouted. “Impossible!” Wilbert shouted. “I think you need to tell us more about all that transpired between both of you!”I sighed and began to explain all that had happened before. I took it one step at a time and narrated all that happened including the fact that I was behind the poisoning of Beatrice's guests.“This is deep!” Chris exclaimed after I had told my story. “How was Jojo killed? Did you watch them do it?” Tears flowed down my cheeks. “My maid betrayed me. Her name is Kayla and when I got out of the tunnel with Jojo, she was the only one left and she had a sword. Jojo used to like her but when he blocked her from accessing me, she put a sword through him!” I gasped. “It was so deep and I could tell what would happen finally. She didn't stop there as she sent two men after me. I had to kill those men before I was free!” “The lady wasn't there? I mean she didn't chase after you!” Chris said carefully. Now, I thought about this properl
Lydia Richmond's POVAfter this was raised, I knew a lot of people would not trust me. I had to do something here or else, their minds would be polluted and I would have no clue on what had to be done. “I hate to say this but he has a point!” Wilbert told me carefully. “The only one who knows the real leader is Jojo and as it stands now, we will have to wait for him to confirm if you are the one!” I sighed. “Jojo is probably dead by now…” I said carefully. As I said this, the men exchanged glances and grabbed a hold on their swords. “I didn't say I killed him. In fact, I was kidnapped alongside him. If there is anyone affiliated with the Alpha's mansion, such a person should come outside and confirm what I am saying!” I could hear the men murmuring. I looked at Wilbert in a bid to tell him to control his men.“No noise, gentlemen!” Wilbert told them. “If you are an insider in the Alpha's mansion, please come out and confirm her story. It is essential, please!” I watched as differ
Lydia Richmond's POVI knew I couldn't bear to be too emotional here. I ran away as fast as I could. Jojo must have died by now so I had only myself. I had to get to Sansa restaurant and meet with the red lions. The medal was with me. I tied it somehow on my hair. No one could see it there. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. When I thought I was safe, I began to hear the sounds of horses coming at me. I didn't need to be told that Kayla's men were still after me. I knew they would be only two and I decided to take them out and take their horses as well. I ran into a bush and hid myself. I was waiting for them to pass by before I struck. Soon, one of them passed. I let him go free but when the next one came, I threw a stone at him. It hit him on his head and he fell. This was enough to alert the other man who rode before. I rushed to him, removed his sword and stabbed him. I got on his horse and rode to escape. As I moved, I could see the other man waiting for me. He had his s
Lydia Richmond's POV“It makes sense! I am unhappy to hear this but it actually makes a whole world of sense!” I told him carefully. “If you didn't raise this issue, I would have never imagined that this is the scheme which Beatrice is planning!”Jojo smiled. “Well, I am not on her side so I can't be sure about anything. This is what I think but it could be wrong. She says she wants to conquer the world. I don't think being an Alpha alone would conquer the whole place. Apart from our pack, there are still six other packs and the Lycan King…” Jojo raised. I thought about this and I gained a lead. “I think I know why she wants the red lions. Obviously, it's not because of our pack alone. The red lions won't revolt under her command…” I said slowly. “She wants to use them to assassinate the Alphas' and possibly the Lycan King…” Jojo said carefully. “Right!” I told him. “I know she can't do it alone without the support of some insiders in the packs but you see, it is very possible to
Jojo’s POVAt this point, I couldn’t watch this execution take place. Lydia was my lady and I was meant to protect her. I dived with the chair and pushed the guard. His sword cut my back a bit but the ropes were cut as well. It led to struggle as I fought with the guards. I had to defend myself with the chair and I was able to do much. I took the first and second guards down while I protected Lydia. By this time, I had taken a sword and I was standing down with the remaining two guards.“Are you okay? I thought I was gonna die!” Lydia told me. She was holding my shoulder with her left hand with a sword in her right hand.“I’m fine but I should be the one asking that question, right?” I replied. I never lost concentration on those guards around us. I watched their every move.One of the guards took out a whistle and blew. I knew this meant more men. I looked around for an escape route instantly. I could see a window that was made of wood. There was black tarpaulin that covered it.“Cut